Yahoo Sports NFL on Sam Darnold
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The biggest concern isn't just the interception; it's the feeling that he isn't learning from his mistakes...Darnold looks like an all-or-nothing quarterback...There seems to be no middle ground.
STACKED’s take
Darnold's all-or-nothing pattern persists; unnecessary red-zone risk mirrors Denver mistake.
Darnold played well overall with quicker ball release and more confidence, but the source identifies a persistent pattern of all-or-nothing decision-making: he makes excellent reads and tight-window throws at times, then makes disastrous decisions that undo prior work. The interception against Kansas City exemplifies the concern—after acknowledging he was too greedy post-Denver, he took another unnecessary risk in the red zone despite Seattle being in position to score. The source notes he hesitates and is late on throws, misses opportunities by not putting air under passes, and hasn't shown he can protect the ball or recognize when a play isn't there. The win doesn't erase the concern that he lacks middle ground between elite and catastrophic plays.
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